Meritage Homes leads the industry in energy-efficient new construction, offering Net Zero Energy Ready homes that dramatically reduce your utility costs from day one. Commission Cash Back stacks directly on top of the energy savings you'll already enjoy with Meritage's advanced HVAC systems, premium insulation, and solar-ready designs. Get your full rebate at closing while maximizing long-term savings through sustainable home features.
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Rebate paid at closing. Actual amount depends on final sales price and commission offered by builder.
Here's exactly how it works when you buy a Meritage Homes home through Commission Cash Back.
Reach out before touring Meritage Homes communities to ensure proper registration and rebate qualification.
Work with our agent to explore Net Zero Energy Ready options and energy-efficient features across Houston, DFW, San Antonio, or Austin markets.
We review your contract and ensure all energy upgrades are properly documented for maximum rebate calculation.
At closing, receive up to 70% of the buyer's agent commission—typically $7,000–$12,000+ on a Meritage home—plus enjoy years of energy savings.
Meritage Homes requires buyers to have their agent registered before the first visit to a sales center. If you visit without us on file, we may not be able to represent you at that community.
An industry leader in energy-efficient construction, building homes across Texas's biggest metros that save you money from day one.
Meritage Homes typically offers 3% buyer agent commission across their Texas communities. Agent registration is required on your first visit to any Meritage sales center or model home. The rebate opportunity on Meritage is particularly compelling because their homes tend to land in the $300K–$600K+ range — meaning Commission Cash Back rebates typically run $6,300 to $12,600+. Combined with Meritage's energy savings (often $1,000+ per year in lower utility bills), the total first-year savings can exceed $15,000.
Meritage Homes builds single-family homes from the $300s to $600K+ across Texas, with an industry-leading focus on energy efficiency. Every Meritage home comes with advanced insulation packages, high-efficiency HVAC systems, ENERGY STAR appliances, and Low-E windows. Their homes consistently achieve HERS scores 50-60% better than a typical new home, meaning significantly lower utility bills from the day you move in. Meritage also offers LiVE.NOW homes — move-in ready inventory homes with the same energy-efficient features — for buyers who don't want to wait for a build.
Meritage Homes operates 35+ active communities across Houston, DFW, San Antonio, and Austin. Houston communities include Sienna, Meridiana, Bridgeland, and Balmoral. In DFW, look for Meritage in Celina, Northlake (Harvest), Frisco, and Forney. San Antonio communities span Cibolo, Schertz, and Helotes (The Preserve at Indian Springs). In Austin, Meritage builds in Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Leander. Their energy-efficient approach is especially popular in Texas, where summer cooling costs can be brutal — Meritage buyers consistently report utility bills 40-50% lower than comparable homes.
Your rebate applies at every Meritage Homes community in Texas.
Common questions about getting cash back on your Meritage Homes purchase.
Your rebate depends on your home's final purchase price. On a $350,000 Meritage home, your rebate is $350,000 × 0.03 × 0.70 = $7,350. At $450,000, you receive $450,000 × 0.03 × 0.70 = $9,450. For a $550,000 home, your rebate reaches $550,000 × 0.03 × 0.70 = $11,550. These amounts apply to the full purchase price, including any energy-efficient upgrades or lot premiums. Beyond the closing rebate, Meritage's Net Zero Energy Ready homes and advanced insulation systems reduce your annual utility costs by $1,000+, creating additional long-term savings that compound over years of ownership.
Yes—absolutely, this is critical. Meritage Homes requires first-visit registration at all communities, and if you visit without proper agent attribution, you may forfeit your rebate eligibility or delay the process significantly. Commission Cash Back ensures you register correctly on your initial visit, guaranteeing the builder attributes the sale to our agent and your rebate qualifies. We coordinate timing and logistics so that your first community visit is registered through us, protecting your $7,000–$12,000+ rebate from the start. Contact us before scheduling any Meritage tours.
Yes, rebates on new home builder purchases are fully legal and compliant under Texas real estate law. Meritage Homes, like all major builders, recognizes and honors rebate agreements when properly executed and disclosed. Commission Cash Back operates within all state and local regulations, and your rebate is documented in your purchase contract and closing disclosures. The Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) permits buyers to negotiate or receive rebates of buyer's agent commission—this is standard practice across the state. Your rebate is protected by contract law and enforced through title and escrow.
Commission Cash Back manages the entire rebate process: we register you at Meritage communities before your first visit, ensuring proper agent attribution; we review your purchase contract to confirm accuracy of the home price, lot premium, and builder incentives; we evaluate Meritage's energy-efficient upgrade packages (Net Zero Ready options, solar, advanced HVAC) to ensure they're correctly priced and documented; we coordinate with the title company and lender to process your rebate at closing; and we serve as your advocate if any issues arise. Our CCB agent is your guide through Meritage's options while we handle all backend compliance and payment logistics.
Yes, absolutely. Your rebate belongs to you, and you have full flexibility in how to deploy it at closing. Many buyers use their rebate to buy down their mortgage rate, securing a lower interest rate for the life of the loan—on a $450,000 Meritage home, a $9,450 rebate can typically reduce your rate by 0.25%–0.375%, saving you tens of thousands over 30 years. Others apply the rebate toward closing costs, HOA fees, or homeowner's insurance. Some buyers use it to fund Meritage's premium energy upgrades (solar panels, advanced HVAC) without additional out-of-pocket expense. Your lender and title company will work with us to ensure your rebate is applied to your chosen use at closing.
Yes, your rebate applies to the full home price, including all energy-efficient features and upgrades. Meritage's Net Zero Energy Ready packages, solar options, advanced insulation, and smart home technology are priced into the home's base cost or offered as premium upgrades. Your rebate calculation uses the total purchase price—whether the home includes these features or not. You benefit doubly: first, you receive the full rebate at closing (typically $7,000–$12,000+), and second, you enjoy ongoing utility savings from Meritage's energy features ($1,000+/year). Commission Cash Back's contract review ensures that all energy upgrades are correctly itemized so your rebate captures the entire purchase value, not just the base price.
Get $7,000–$12,000+ in rebates while stacking Meritage's energy savings for lifelong value